Allen Harry Burgess, 77

Allen Harry Burgess, 77

Sanders County schools put in extra safety measures

The rural nature of schools in Sanders County means emergency management planning becomes much more important because of the distance and time for emergency responders to be on scene.

Panthers have tough road trip

The road was not kind to the Alberton Panthers and Lady Panthers this past weekend, and it had nothing to do with snow.

Hawks soar on the road

It was a good week to be a Blue Hawk or Lady Hawk.

Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water

Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.

St. Regis family loses home in structure fire; fatality reported in DeBorgia fire

On Sunday morning, the St. Regis and West End Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up on the second structural fire within a week, this time at 1130 Highway 135.

Stager-Staats' love for animals becomes her career

The job of a veterinarian is not for the faint of heart, and it’s rarely boring. Though she resides in the Beaver State, Kenzie Stager-Staats was once a Superior Bobcat, and now she’s living out her dream of caring for animals of all kinds.

Tribal leaders call for reinstatement of health department position

In a recent legislative hearing to help shape the state health department’s budget, tribal leaders traveled from across Montana to tell lawmakers they wanted to reinstate a tribal relations manager position that proponents say once provided valuable communication with the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Plains man pleads not guilty to distributing meth

A Plains man is accused of attempting to distribute drugs in Lake County. Leon Charles Hendry, 55, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Jan. 15 to criminal possession with intent to distribute.

Rediscovering home: Elk populations

Throughout the 45 years I was away from my hometown, I returned a couple times a year to visit mother. Elk appeared to be more prevalent with each passing year as I visited the various drainages.

Loge stands ground on rules debate

Greetings from Helena. While being new to the Senate, I am a more senior legislator. I've spent my life clearing paths, literally plowing snow on our highways, mending fences on the ranch, logging and attending important community meetings.

Noxon escapes with wins over Two Eagle River

Palbo was the site of two high schools' basketball games which could have had different outcomes than they did.

Lady Bobcats get wins over Plains, Troy

The Superior girls’ basketball team is one a good roll with the team picking up their third straight win with a pair of victories this past week.

Fredette nets 34 in win for Panthers

On small step for Alberton, one giant leap for Panther nation.

Legals for January, 15 2025

Snowmobile club adds to annual event

The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club is well known for the $1,000 Super Poker Ride the last weekend in January. Up to 400 sledders have partaken in this signature event held in Haugan for the last 36 years.

Knitter makes good on special request

Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when tracking down a young lad who had requested a special-colored hat during a Halloween giveaway in October

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87

James (Jim) Marvin Harris, 87

Irwin Donald Bangen, 92

Irwin Donald Bangen

Blue Hawks lock up Wardens

It was an arresting evening for Thompson Falls boys’ basketball team as they locked up a 69-58 victory in Deer Lodge against the Wardens.